Childcare Assistant Director

The Nest Schools

Assistant Director for an Early Childhood Education school managing staff, budgets, and quality programs. Leading initiatives focused on wellness, innovation, kindness, and fun in education.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeLongmont • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $56,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the school in line with the organization's vision and values
Support and mentor teaching staff to deliver quality education
Manage classroom budgets and educational resources
Drive initiatives that align with company values of WELLNESS, INNOVATION, KINDNESS, and FUN
Participate in leadership training and networking with other directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous administrative experience preferred.
Preferably in large school Early Childhood Education
Willing to obtain Director Credential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits and MONEY – best paid in the industry!
Career growth opportunities
Centralized billing and receivables to relieve you of unneeded administrative duties
Centralized call screening - to give you more time to focus on the quality of programs and children, families, and staff.
Centralized hiring screening
Outside professional development opportunities - eg. NAEYC conferences, Nest Conferences, and more
Fellowship with other directors both regionally and throughout the company

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Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizational skillsinitiative driving

Certifications

Director Credential